Officiating in the National Football League (NFL) emphasizes safety, precision, and fairness. This chapter explores the intersection of ophthalmology within NFL officiating. The critical role of visual performance, including visual field, static and dynamic visual acuity, and line-of-sight, in officiating decisions is highlighted, and insights are offered into optimizing referee performance. Furthermore, we discuss an overview of research leveraging neuro-ophthalmic principles to enhance officiating accuracy and contribute to the evolution of the sport.

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Ophthalmology in Football and National Football League (NFL) Officiating

  • Ethan Waisberg,
  • Joshua Ong,
  • Mouayad Masalkhi,
  • Ashtyn Zapletal,
  • Nicole Carrabba,
  • Nasif Zaman,
  • Prithul Sarker,
  • Alireza Tavakkoli,
  • Andrew G. Lee

摘要

Officiating in the National Football League (NFL) emphasizes safety, precision, and fairness. This chapter explores the intersection of ophthalmology within NFL officiating. The critical role of visual performance, including visual field, static and dynamic visual acuity, and line-of-sight, in officiating decisions is highlighted, and insights are offered into optimizing referee performance. Furthermore, we discuss an overview of research leveraging neuro-ophthalmic principles to enhance officiating accuracy and contribute to the evolution of the sport.